Summer Fun in Ohio: 5 Ways to Enjoy the Last Week of May
From the Grateful Dead-themed Dark Star Jubilee to Jack Nicklaus’ Memorial Tournament in Dublin, the end of May offers a full week of finds.
May 23–25: Headlined by Grateful Dead tribute band Dark Star Orchestra, Dark Star Jubilee brings a mix of legendary performers and rising stars to Thornville’s Legend Valley Concert Venue & Campground. The annual music festival pays tribute to the spirit of the Grateful Dead with performances from over a dozen artists spanning rock, folk, country, bluegrass and psychedelia. darkstarjubilee.com
May 23–26: Spend Memorial Day weekend at the Oak Hill Festival of Flags, a patriotic event that features a display of more than 2,000 flags. Enjoy a parade, classic car show and a variety of food booths. Plus, stick around for carnival rides, midway treats, children’s activities, a karaoke contest and more. oakhillfestivalofflags.com
May 26–June 1: Founded and hosted by golf legend Jack Nicklaus, The Memorial Tournament, held at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, celebrates some of the sport’s greatest and most distinguished players. The annual competition benefits local charities like the Nicklaus Children’s Healthcare Foundation and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. thememorialtournament.com
May 30: Get a sneak peak of some of Dayton’s largest cultural festivals during Passport to MetroParks. Participate in games and activities hosted by the Dayton Celtic Festival, Hispanic Heritage Festival and Dayton African American Cultural Festival. Plus, enjoy live music, food trucks and plenty of family-friendly fun. metroparks.org/passport-to-metroparks
May 30–June 14: Celebrate theater, music, film, dance and other forms of artistic expression at the Cincinnati Fringe Festival, held in the city’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Over the course of two weeks,
the festival puts on dozens of theatrical productions in addition to gallery shows, film screenings, concerts, workshops and other art events.
cincyfringe.com
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